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STEM TEACH – SCIENCE/MATH
O602

STEM Teach - Science is a one-year course designed to prepare students for careers in teaching with an emphasis in science.
Instruction will include classroom management and instructional strategies for multiple types of learners including special needs
students and English Language Learners. Students will create standards-based science lesson plans and deliver those lessons
at elementary school sites under the supervision of a certificated teacher. This course is part of the Project Tomorrow Youth
Teach2Learn Program focusing on developing effective future science and math educators.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O132

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace
environment. Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students
will learn all aspects of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
Creativity and Problem Solving in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career
Readiness Certificate.

ENGINEERING & DESIGN SECTOR

Engineering Pathway (152)
Offered at Canyon and El Modena High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Foundations of Technology & O605 * Introductory
Engineering (UC-G)
02 3D Computer Aided Design O763 Concentrator
02 Pre-Engineering & Design O738 Concentrator
03 Engineering & Design (UC-G) O739 * Capstone

03 Professional Internship O252 Capstone
FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING & DESIGN SECOTR Foundations of Technology & Engineering is a one-year course designed to expose high school students to a wide range of

O605 *

science, engineering, and technology content. The integrated units of study provide a concept driven mastery system of learning
where students are engaged in hands-on projects. The course is part of the Paxton Patterson educational system. This course is
UC approved as a “G” Elective.
3D COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
O763

3D Computer Aided Design is a one-year Engineering Pathway course designed to prepare students for industry certification on 3D
drafting software. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of 2D drafting and sketching. Students will master 3D modeling
including sketching, assembly, and rapid prototyping in a variety of project-based applications. This course provides the student with
an understanding of the engineering development process from concept through design to the final product. Upon completion of the
course students will take the SOLIDWORKS® CSWA certification exam.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning